Events in Bellingham
Hillary Behrman in conversation with Maria McLeod- Lake Effect
Village Books in Fairhaven hosts a reading and conversation with Pacific Northwest author Hillary Behrman, featuring her debut short story collection, Lake Effect, with writer and journalism professor Maria McLeod joining the discussion. Spanning settings from Seattle to Istanbul and moving through rugged mountains, vivid cityscapes, and desert edges, these stories follow characters navigating love, work, and the distances that can grow between people. Paula’s waking life blurs with dreams, Oliver wrestles with family lore as he builds a relationship with Daniel, siblings Alex and Marcie are bound together and tested across the years from youthful mischief to a birth that goes terribly wrong, and Miles searches for his mother in a camp tucked beneath a tangle of freeways. The collection lingers where solitude and intense bonds meet, asking how far care can reach and where it falls short. Lake Effect received the Mary McCarthy Prize in Short Fiction, selected by Lauren Groff, and has earned praise from both Groff and Nina McConigley for its craft, empathy, and sense of adventure. Behrman’s stories have appeared in journals and magazines, in short story dispensers, and in anthologies, and her work has been noted for its humanity and unsettling power. She lives and writes in the Pacific Northwest, having raised two children and worked as a children’s civil rights lawyer and public defender. McLeod’s poetry and prose have been widely published in the United States and abroad, she has received multiple literary prizes and nominations, and her books include the poetry chapbooks Skin. Hair. Bones. and Mother Want.
Village Books in FairhavenWednesday Zumba with Celine
This lively Zumba class welcomes every experience level in a friendly, pressure-free environment. Expect easy-to-follow choreography, upbeat music, and high-energy pacing that feels more like a party than a workout. Led by Celine, a licensed Zumba instructor since 2014. Drop-in is $5, with cash, card, or Venmo accepted at the door. Participants may attend solo or with a friend.
Drop-in Social Hours
Stop by to spend time with friends, meet new people, or just relax. You can check out a book, play a game, read, or listen to music. There will also be hot and cold beverages and snacks available.
The BQC CenterRainbow Elders Discussion Group — Bellingham Queer...
Enjoy coffee and conversation at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center. This affinity group welcomes individuals aged 50 and above. If youre not a member of the BSAC, sign in as a guest and mention youre meeting with the Rainbow Elders. After a few visits, you may be asked to join the Center, which offers a sliding scale for community members.
Bellingham Senior Activity CenterCo-Working Cafe — Bellingham Queer Collective
The BQC Center sets aside time for quiet focus, offering a safe community space for working, reading, or studying.
The BQC CenterKids Ceramics: Creative Clay
Get ready for some messy fun and creative expression! Kids will discover how to create their own pottery using hand-building techniques like pinch pots, coil pots, and slab construction, plus learn to add textures. All experience levels are welcome, just bring your imagination. All supplies are provided, so students can focus on building, shaping, and creating clay treasures to take home.
Jansen Art CenterHelp Kids Thrive, Prosper and Grow
Community members will gather at Whatcom Center for Philanthropy to plan concrete ways to help kids in the Bellingham area succeed. Conversation will focus on meeting essential needs like access to nutritious food, reading support, and positive mentorship, with an emphasis on practical projects that make a tangible difference for each child. The aim is to coordinate efforts that expand opportunities for local youth and strengthen the community.
Whatcom Center for PhilanthropyGlobeTilt Trivia @ El Agave Fairhaven
At El Agave Fairhaven, this trivia night keeps things simple and centers everything on the questions. It is an evening that is purely about trivia.
El Agave FairhavenSir Richard Bishop and more
Sir Richard Bishop shares the bill with Devin Champlin and Elise Poirier. Advance tickets are $20, with admission priced at $25 on the day of the show. A guitarist and a founding member of Sun City Girls, active between 1981 and 2007, Bishop began his solo journey in 1998 on John Fahey’s Revenant label using the name Sir Richard Bishop. Since then he has released records across a range of labels, including Drag City, Locust Music, Southern Records in the UK, VDSQ, Editions Mego and Unrock. OC Weekly’s Dave Segal has praised his expansive approach and command, noting music that can move from meditative ragas and free folk to flamenco accents, Appalachian strains and Middle Eastern colors, all delivered with both soul and technical authority.
The ShakedownDrop-in Social Hours
An informal drop-in time at the BQC Center offers a relaxed space to connect with friends, meet someone new, or enjoy some solo time. Attendees can play games, read, and listen to music, with self-serve hot or cold drinks available. Book checkout is coming soon.
The BQC CenterJam on the River 2026
Jam on The River returns to Ferndale’s Centennial Riverwalk Park with a no-cost weekend open to all ages, bringing the community together.
Centennial Riverwalk ParkThat Devil Music 2026
Set across two days at Lookout Arts Quarry, That Devil Music 2026 presents a multi-artist lineup featuring Holy Locust, Beggars Canyon, Three for Silver, Ak'Chamel, Arthur Buezo, TyLo, orkestar zirkonium, Returning, Miriam Hacksaw, Duos, and additional acts. It delivers back-to-back days of live music in a quarry setting.
Lookout Arts QuarryWater Circus Metropolis
Cirque Italia presents a European-inspired performance that emphasizes style and emotion. The production is characterized as colorful, intense, and deeply moving. Seat assignments are issued after ticket purchase.
Bellis FairCOMMUNITY EVENT: Queer Run! — Bellingham Queer...
The Queer Run Club gathers at a local coffee shop every Friday.
ROAM CoffeeBrett Emerson
Laughs @ Larrabee Comedy Night presents a comedy showcase at Larrabee Lager Co, headlined by Brett Emerson. The lineup includes Mariah Dodd and Jay Markowitz, with Nikki Kilpatrick hosting.
Larrabee Lager CoBellingham's 3rd Annual Roper Romp
Helens and He lens take center stage for a playful romp that returns to Fairhaven with more locations than before. Wigs and caftans are encouraged. The celebration begins with a group photo at Fairhaven Village Green, then participants head out to multiple locations. A map identifies participating businesses offering specialty drinks and discounts.
Fairhaven Village GreenThe Cloud Drops Big Band
Experience an evening of live jazz, social dancing, and showcases at The Orion. The night begins with a beginner swing lesson taught by Bailey McCully and Damian Cade, followed by a dance featuring The Cloud Drops along with special performances. The Cloud Drops is a Seattle dance band originally assembled for the Stormy Weather Jazz Dance Festival. Their repertoire includes more than 60 original charts by Jonathan Doyle, Jacob Zimmerman, and Matt Weiner, with additional contributions from fellow band members, and the lineup brings together leading musicians from around the Northwest. Admission is offered on a $15 to $25 sliding scale.
The OrionCscc 2026 Chuckanut Cup #4
Bellis Fair Mall hosts the fourth championship event in the Chuckanut Cup series with a day dedicated to autocross. The schedule begins with gate access and registration, followed by a drivers meeting and then autocross runs on the course. This round takes place at the mall site for the series.
Bellis Fair MallLove & Legacy Benefit Fundraiser
A community benefit hosted by the Keilly Rose Love, Legacy & Awareness Foundation will take place at Bellis Fair Mall in the Target Wing, raising funds for invasive infection awareness and outreach. The event features deals on community donated items such as clothing, books, household goods, and toys, plus a bake sale, raffle baskets with contributions from local businesses and community members, and a kids stuffed animal adoption booth. Proceeds support efforts to increase awareness of invasive infections, expand community outreach, and develop future programs and resources. Donations of items, baked goods, or raffle basket contributions are welcome.
Bellis Fair MallChuckanut Ride to Trackside
Riders will meet at the Hobby Lobby in Mount Vernon for a group departure. The route follows the highway toward Chuckanut through Sedro, with a planned stop at the Fred Meyer in Bellingham to refuel and pick up water before continuing.
Trackside Beer Garden - Kulshan Brewing Co.Basecamp Fitness Outdoor Workout
An outdoor Basecamp workout takes place on the patio at Beach Cat Brewing, pairing high energy training with upbeat music and sunny, summer vibes. Expect a community focused session in the open air with great people. Basecamp members receive a complimentary first round after the workout. Friends are welcome, making it an easy way to introduce someone new to the Basecamp community. Space is limited, and reservations can be made through the Basecamp app.
Beach Cat Brewing: South PawIntermediate Macramé Shelf
Heather Seevers guides an intermediate-level macramé class focused on creating a clean, stylish hanging shelf. Suited to intermediate macramists and confident beginners, the lesson covers the knots and steps needed to complete a functional piece for displaying plants and small keepsakes or simply as a decorative accent. Locally sourced, recycled materials are provided, so there is nothing to bring. If time allows, Heather also explores advanced design options and shares her signature math-cramé approach. The class fee is $45, plus a $20 materials fee due at the start.
Northwest Yarns & MercantileQueer Latine Society — Bellingham Queer Collective
Meet others in the Latinx community and work together on ways to navigate the distinct challenges of being queer in Latinx culture.
The BQC CenterDeepening - Contact Improvisation Series
Deepening the practice of Contact Improvisation, this workshop with Carmen and Rajendra Serber invites movers to grow both physically and relationally through focused exploration. Using partner and group investigations as the foundation, participants work with lifting and being lifted, refine their understanding of anatomy in motion, cultivate integrated strength, and open their improvisation with attentive embodiment. The body is approached as a site for inquiry, somatic dialogue, and bold physical expression. Carmen brings influences from Axis Syllabus, energetic and somatic attunement, relational touch, and her therapeutic training. Rajendra emphasizes the felt sense as a guide for orientation and improvisation, drawing on his background in theatre. The learning environment is designed to be inclusive, welcoming individual goals within a shared group practice. Support is offered for deepening in sensing, movement, theory, and somatic integration to expand perspectives on dance and what a body can be. Hosted at the Aikido Peace Education Center (the Dojo) in Bellingham. Pricing options include the full four-workshop series at $200 or a drop-in rate of $60.
Aikido Peace Education CenterJune Book Club
The June book club at Northwest Yarns & Mercantile spotlights Crafting for Sinners by Jenny Kiefer, a horror tale that asks how dangerous a craft store can become. After Ruth is dismissed from a church-run craft shop when her boss discovers she has a girlfriend, she swipes some yarn in a moment of petty revenge. When the staff catches her and she finds herself locked inside, survival depends on whatever tools and materials she can grab from the aisles. The discussion centers on themes of queer identity, the reach of religious and corporate power, the manipulation of fear, the resilience of chosen family, and the inventive ways crafting know-how can be turned toward self-defense.
Northwest Yarns & MercantileTwo Eyes: Film Screenings
Bellingham Queer Collective presents a special screening event for the feature film Two Eyes, offering two in-person showings at the BQC Center along with a follow-up virtual streaming window for those who prefer to watch at home. Tickets are $12, and 50% of each sale supports BQC for both the in-person and virtual options. Every ticket includes entry to one in-person screening on the selected date plus unlimited access to stream the film during the designated online window on a smart TV, computer, or mobile device. Following each in-person screening, ticket holders who purchase before the live session are invited to a 45-minute Zoom Q&A with filmmaker Travis Fine. Seating for the in-person showings is limited, so early reservations are encouraged. Created by and for LGBTQ+ people and allies, Two Eyes is shared directly with communities in a way that keeps funds with the organizations and people doing the work every day.
The BQC CenterBellingham Swimrun
Set at Lake Padden Park, Bellingham Swimrun offers a Pacific Northwest counterpart to Otillo Orcas Island. Participants alternate between forested trail running and swim segments in Lake Padden. Choose between the Long Course at 16 kilometers with six swims, or the Short Course at 6 kilometers with three swims for a more approachable option.
Lake Padden ParkBellingham Holi Festival
At Zuanich Point Park, the Bellingham Holi Festival fills the day with color, music, and community connection. Rooted in the traditional festival of colors that celebrates renewal and joy, it invites people from many cultures and backgrounds to share one lively experience together. Expect bursts of bright hues during color throws, a live DJ keeping the energy high, the pulse of dhol drummers, and a Bhangra performance followed by a participatory dance workshop. Food trucks will be available, and the setting is welcoming for families seeking a cultural outing suitable for all ages. Community support comes from Whatcom Community Foundation, Trucordia, Chuckanut Health Foundation, WECU, PSE, Paper Whale, and The Port of Bellingham.
Zuanich Point ParkWhere Fire Meets Water at Bellingham Yoga...
Explore the bodys inner landscape and discover ways to restore balance. Through a Yin practice, participants will learn to relate to the body as a fluid and fascial network and experience the benefits of healing in community. This workshop will explore six key meridian pathways Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium, San Jiao, Kidney, and Urinary Bladder, and what they reveal about clarity, protection, and resilience. This approach offers an antidote to modern overstimulation by empowering you with practical tools for self-regulation and nervous system regeneration.
Bellingham Yoga CollectivePride Drag Dinner
Bellingham hosts a major drag brunch billed as the biggest show of the year, with El Sueñito and Frelard Tamales included in the details.
El Sueñito BrewingMacramé Monday - Macramé Plant Hanger
Learn the basics of knotting while creating your own macramé plant hanger in a guided class. It is designed for beginners or anyone with a plant that needs a home, with hands-on instruction throughout. The cost is $15 for the class plus a $15 materials fee, paid at the time of the class.
Northwest Yarns & MercantileAll You Can Eat
Enjoy unlimited pizza for $24.95 per person at this all you can eat event. The kitchen prepares a rotating variety of pizzas, slices them for sharing, and brings them around the dining room so everyone can sample different flavors. A salad bar is included in the price. Dietary needs are supported with gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options. Seating is family style. Parties are capped at eight, reservations are not accepted, and the entire group must be present to be seated. The regular menu is not available, and special requests are not taken, except for plain cheese or pepperoni for kids. Takeaway is not offered and extra plates are not provided. Children in high chairs eat free, and those under six are half price.
All Comers Track & Field
Generations in Bellingham gather for a welcoming track and field series where newcomers and experienced athletes race, jump, and throw together. Try a quick sprint like the 100 meters, take your turn in the shot put, or reach for new heights in the high jump. The atmosphere centers on friendly competition and community spirit, and participants of all abilities are encouraged to take part. Ages 2 and older are welcome. Events take place at Civic Field. Pricing options include $6 per person per meet, a $45 individual season pass that includes a T-shirt, and a $125 family pass for up to five members of the same household without a T-shirt. Coordinated by Jim Pettinger with continued support from Coldwell Banker Bain. The series features ten meets.
Trivia Night
This weekly trivia night is hosted by Justin Smith. Teams can range from one to six players, with a $2 buy-in per person. Prizes are awarded to the top three teams and to the group with the best team name. Presented every Monday by Fountain Brewing at Zeeks Pizza.
Zeeks PizzaWorld's Best Trivia
At ʻOno Kitchen & Bar, this long-running trivia tradition is led by Quizmaster Randall of World's Best Trivia. Started in 2017, it has grown into a downtown Bellingham staple that welcomes locals, students, and teams of all ages. It is free to play and includes raffles, prizes, and plenty of playful antics. Expect lighthearted competition and plenty of fun beneath the Herald sign.
ʻOno Kitchen & BarPokemon Launch Party at 1-Up Lounge
Five rounds of group match play set the stage, using a 5, 3, 2, 1 scoring system. After these rounds, the field is cut to the top four for the finals.
WCC/McLendon Athletics Basketball Camp
McLendon Athletics offers a youth basketball camp focused on elevating skills with guidance from seasoned coaches. Participants develop fundamentals, strengthen confidence, and enjoy friendly competition in a positive, supportive environment.
Whatcom Community CollegeMountain Grass Unit
Mountain Grass Unit brings a vibrant, modern bluegrass sound rooted in tradition and charged with crisp picking, bold improvisation, and rich four-part vocals. The Birmingham, Alabama quartet features Drury Anderson on mandolin and vocals, Luke Black on guitar and vocals, Josiah Nelson on fiddle and vocals, and Sam Wilson on bass and vocals. After drawing attention with the 2024 EP Runnin’ From Trouble, the group surged in 2025 with nearly 100 shows nationwide, more than thirty sellouts, and notable sets at Telluride Bluegrass, DelFest, Northlands, and WinterWonderGrass. National recognition followed, with Rolling Stone highlighting their Telluride appearance and Saving Country Music calling them a rising force in bluegrass, while featured live sessions with Paste, Relix, and No Depression further expanded their reach. The year’s momentum culminated in the International Bluegrass Music Association Momentum Artist of the Year award. Recently on the road supporting The Infamous Stringdusters and Kitchen Dwellers and sharing bills with Billy Strings and Greensky Bluegrass, the band is currently recording a full-length album slated for late summer. Their performances spotlight nimble musicianship, spontaneous exploration, and tight harmonies from a group helping shape the future of American roots music.
Wild Buffalo House of MusicWCC Youth Summer Basketball Camp
This youth summer basketball camp at Whatcom Community College offers a week of skill-building in a fun, competitive setting. Coaching and guidance are provided by Whatcom Community College players and coaches. It is designed for young athletes who want to learn, sharpen their game, and enjoy time on the court.
Whatcom Community CollegeJune Birthday's
Celebrate a June birthday with 15% off your purchase. Simply present ID showing a June birthday to redeem the discount.
Community Night with Sustainable Connections
Enjoy a relaxed Community Night from Sustainable Connections in collaboration with Stones Throw Brewery’s Good Neighbor Night. The gathering is open to all and keeps things low key, inviting people to attend just as they are.
Fairhaven Stones Throw BreweryRhys Langston
Rapper and musician Rhys Langston, who plays multiple instruments, has released 20 projects since 2014, reaching past standard genre lines and even traditional musical formats. His 2020 release Language Arts is among his noted projects.
The ShakedownCo-Working Cafe — Bellingham Queer Collective
The BQC Center offers a reserved space on weekday mornings for quiet activities like working, reading, or studying within a safe community environment. Attendees can enjoy complimentary Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, a book lending library, and access to office supplies.
BQC CenterZeeks Bingo Night for Generations
An evening of bingo at Zeeks Pizza benefits Generations Early Learning and Family Center. Generations connects childcare and assisted living to build an intergenerational community, serving children from infancy through age 6 and supporting local families. Participation in bingo is free, with prizes awarded after each round. Ten percent of event sales will be donated to the organization, and proceeds help families access affordable childcare.
Zeeks PizzaTuesday Trivia
Test your knowledge at a weekly trivia night hosted by the crepe makers. Each week features a new theme, and there are plenty of prizes to win.
AB CrepesFat Chance Belly Dance Classes Level 2
Level 2 Fat Chance Belly Dance (FCBD) is offered at Peace Centers. Drop-in admission is $15 per class, or $25 to take both the Level 1 and Level 2 classes. A punch card good for eight classes is available for $90 and can be purchased in class from Deb.
Peace CentersWhatcom Young Professionals | Tuesday Morning Buzz
Young professionals meet at ROAM Coffee + Beer for a Whatcom Young Professionals Morning Buzz session that brings people together over coffee and thoughtful conversation. Each gathering offers time to connect, exchange brief updates, and dive into a single question focused on both career growth and personal development. The format centers on building relationships and gaining new perspectives. Guest participation is limited to three visits. This series provides three opportunities each week.
ROAM Coffee + BeerTechnique Tuesday - Magic Loop
Explore an alternative to double pointed needles in a focused class on the Magic Loop technique. Heather will guide students through casting on, joining, and knitting in the round with a single long circular needle, a method that can take the place of double pointed needles for small circumference projects like hats, mittens, socks, and sweater sleeves. Participants should already know how to cast on, cast off, knit, and purl. Please bring yarn and 40 inch circular needles in the correct size. Cost is $10.
Northwest Yarns & MercantileCo-Working Cafe — Bellingham Queer Collective
The BQC Center opens its doors for a quiet morning of co-working. This time is reserved for those who would like to work, read, or study in a safe space with the community. Free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, a book lending library, and office supplies will be available.
BQC CenterUkulele Jams!
Curious about the ukulele but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly class covers the basics, including key chords and simple strumming techniques that make it possible to play familiar songs like Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Song of Old Hawaii, and Let It Be. No prior experience is required. Instruction is led by Bo Bestvina, a music teacher with Gifts of Music NW. The class is open to ages 10 and up and offered in two separate multi-week sessions. Meetings take place at the Fairhaven Park Pavilion, and the cost is $120 per session.
Fairhaven Park PavilionWednesday Zumba with Celine
Move, sweat, and smile in a welcoming Zumba class open to every level. Choreography is simple to learn, the music keeps the energy high, and the emphasis is on enjoying the workout without pressure or perfection. The session takes place at O Pole Studios. Drop-in is $5, payable by cash, card, or Venmo at the door. Instruction is led by Celine, a licensed Zumba instructor since 2014.
Parent to Parent in the Park
This relaxed meetup offers families an opportunity to connect with staff and with one another, especially those raising children with developmental disabilities and ongoing medical needs. The group typically sets up a table near the splash park with a Parent to Parent banner. Participants should bring their own towels and lunch, and bottled water will be available. No registration is required. For questions, contact p2p@arcwhatcom.org or 360-715-0170.
Cordata ParkCo-Working Cafe — Bellingham Queer Collective
The BQC Center offers a calm, quiet environment where community members can work, read, or study in a safe shared space. This dedicated period supports focused concentration alongside others in a peaceful setting.
The BQC CenterPoetry Readings with Ted McMahon, Jed Myers, & T. Clear
Village Books in Fairhaven hosts an evening of poetry with Seattle writers Ted McMahon, Jed Myers, and T. Clear. Ted McMahon’s Visitations draws on Buddhist perspectives and on dreamwork and archetypal ideas associated with Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell, with poems that move from deep hurt toward compassion. McMahon was born in 1946 to second-generation Irish parents and grew up near Boston in postwar neighborhoods for returning veterans. He studied at Williams College and Duke University School of Medicine, completed a pediatrics residency at what is now Seattle Children’s, and practiced outpatient pediatrics in Eugene and Seattle for several decades. His poems have appeared in The Seattle Review, The Comstock Review, and The Journal of the American Medical Association, among other publications. He is the author of the chapbook First Fire and the collection The Uses of Imperfection, has served as an editor with Floating Bridge Press and the online journal Bracken, and is seeking a publisher for his manuscript Keeping Watch. Jed Myers presents Can’t Be Far, his recently released fourth full-length collection, a book that traces an upriver search for courage. Its title poem honors Alexei Navalny and points to a bravery that asks us to face difficult truths, speak clearly even when it is resisted, acknowledge our own failings, and refuse complicity in the mistreatment of others. The poems suggest that the wellspring of such resolve is close at hand, in the human heart. Myers has worked across many roles, including writer, musician, psychiatrist in therapeutic practice, teacher, essayist, photographer, literary editor, and father of three. He walks the wetlands near his Seattle home and often takes part in collaborations that weave music and poetry. He is married to writer and theater-maker Alina Rios. T. Clear shares Egg Money, her second book from MoonPath Press, a lyrical yet unsentimental collection that follows the small, persistent labors that sustain a life. Beneath the imagery of the chicken coop lie metaphors for racism, poverty, food insecurity, and ecological crisis, as well as a sharp look at the stratifications of modern society, seen through encounters with chickens, rats, household pets, and people. Moving between domestic work and environmental decline, these poems imagine hen tending as both livelihood and vocation, and they ask how we measure worth when the survival of animals, land, love, and self is at stake. Clear is a founder of Floating Bridge Press, an associate editor at Bracken Magazine, and a facilitator of Easy Speak Seattle. Her first full-length book, A House, Undone, received the 2022 Sally Albiso Award from MoonPath Press.
Village Books in FairhavenCharmed Life
Charmed Life takes the stage at the Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series for a live concert featuring the band.
Elizabeth ParkGinger Trivia
Stemma Brewing Co. - West hosts a weekly Ginger Trivia night featuring approachable questions across familiar categories. Jeff leads with topics like pop culture, astronomy, geography, sports, history, and food, along with a bit of local knowledge. Picture and music rounds appear from time to time to keep things lively. It is $2 per person to play, teams can include up to 10 players, and prizes come from a cash pool.
Stemma Brewing Co.The Bike: ticket to adventure or passport to pain?
Professional photographer Dan Milner presents a free, one hour slideshow at The Landing | Evil Bikes that explores where mountain biking has taken him and how he has captured those journeys on camera. Drawn from more than two decades of photography, the presentation blends images with stories from remote, hard to reach places, including the challenges involved in getting these expeditions documented and published in outlets such as Freehub, Bikemag, Beta, Mountain Flyer, Pinkbike, and Outside Online. With a touch of British wit, Milner shows how the bicycle can open doors across language, cultural, and political boundaries, creating genuine connections while also revealing the effort and hardship that can come with the ride. Proceeds from beverage sales benefit WMBC and the trails.
The Landing at Evil BikesGlobeTilt Trivia
A playful trivia gathering that puts knowledge in the spotlight and keeps the focus on pure question-and-answer fun for trivia lovers.
El Agave FairhavenBEA Weekly Networking Meeting
Designed for business owners, executives, and decision-makers in Whatcom County, this morning networking gathering with the Bellingham Executive Association centers on building relationships that lead to real referrals, strategic partnerships, and long-term success. Expect a warm, professional setting with introductions to established local leaders, along with business category exclusivity that offers one seat per industry and an opportunity to learn how the association can support growth. The group meets weekly to exchange ideas, support one another’s goals, and pass referrals.
Color ChiropracticWhatcom Young Professionals | Morning Buzz
Start the day with fellow young professionals over a cup of coffee and meaningful conversation. This Morning Buzz meetup features open networking, time to share updates, and a guided question that encourages discussion around both career growth and personal development. The format is straightforward and built to strengthen connections while sparking new insights. Those exploring Whatcom Young Professionals may attend as guests up to three times. Buzz gatherings take place throughout the week at coffee shops in Bellingham and Ferndale, and this session is hosted at Makeworth Coffee.
MakeworthcoffeeroastersDrop-in Social Hours — Bellingham Queer Collective
An open social time at the BQC Center offers space to catch up with friends, meet new people, or relax on your own. Enjoy games, reading, and music, along with a hot or cold drink. Book checkout will be available soon.
The BQC CenterModest Mouse
Modest Mouse performs live in concert at Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham.
Mount Baker TheatreThe GBU
At The Upfront Theatre, this quick-fire improv comedy show keeps the energy high from start to finish. The audience guides the direction, shaping what happens on stage in real time. Spontaneous laughs and playful surprises unfold on the spot, all driven by crowd input.
The Upfront TheatreIndependence Day Weekend
Spend the holiday weekend at Lynden / Bellingham KOA Journey with a lively mix of activities. Look for a T-shirt cannon and a fireworks display, a coloring contest, the well-known Cow-drop event, tractor rides with candy treats, and Rock and Roll Bingo. The lineup offers a playful blend of games, rides, and nighttime excitement throughout the weekend.
Lynden / Bellingham KOA JourneyJuly In-Person Meeting: Silent Disco
The Arc self-advocacy group supports adults with developmental disabilities in building the skills and confidence to speak up for themselves and others. Participants communicate in ways that suit them best, whether through spoken words, sign language, communication boards, or other personalized methods, with the goal of living meaningful lives in the community with needed supports. An in-person silent disco is planned at Max Higbee Center in Bellingham. Registration is available by emailing selfadvocacy@arcwhatcom.org.
Max Higbee CenterTides & Tunes
Tides & Tunes at the Pier brings relaxed acoustic performances to the Central Avenue Pier in front of the Granary Building, pairing live music with waterfront views and a welcoming atmosphere in the Waterfront District. This edition features The Librarians. Each evening is complemented by special pop ups and offerings from Granary businesses, encouraging exploration just steps from the shoreline, and it coincides with Downtown’s First Friday for extra energy and foot traffic. Activations include Mercato della Bontà expanding patio service, Bison Bookbinding and Yacht Dogs open for the evening, and a Miraculous Eventz party tent offering face painting, hair braiding, tooth gems, and additional activities. Supported by funding from the City of Bellingham Parks & Recreation Department.
Granary BuildingFirst Friday - Downtown Bellingham
First Fridays celebrates Downtown Bellingham with a rotating lineup of local art and gallery showcases, food and drink, late night shopping, live music, and other activities. With fresh programming each time, it encourages exploration of the city center as dozens of businesses host artists, highlight signature dishes, and transform their spaces into stages for musicians.
Downtown BellinghamAegis Games Gundam Locals Tournament
Aegis Games hosts a Gundam locals tournament where fans can try new builds or refine their competitive skills in a welcoming setting. The entry fee is $6. Prize support includes store credit that scales with attendance and official promo items available in limited quantities. Players of every experience level are welcome.
Aegis Games & TaphouseEl Agave and Paint
El Agave Fairhaven hosts a relaxed painting session presented by Date and Paint. Participants collaborate to create a beautiful piece, experiment with color, and explore their creative abilities while spending time with friends. The restaurant serves fresh Mexican fare and has a full bar, with margaritas and other beverages available to order. Food and drinks are not included in the ticket price. Tickets cost $35 for adults and $20 for attendees under 18.
El Agave FairhavenFairhaven Gore and Lore Tour
At Fairhaven Village Green, this guided walk explores the eerie side of Fairhaven, the south-side shopping district of Bellingham known for longtime tales of hauntings. Led by a costumed guide, participants hear ghost stories, true crime narratives, and local legends while following a short route through the neighborhood. The outing lasts about 60 to 90 minutes and covers less than a mile. Topics can be violent, gory, or unsettling, so parental discretion is recommended. Additional details are provided after booking. Tickets are $25 plus tax.
Fairhaven Village GreenWheres West? and more
A three-band night featuring Wheres West?, Eternal Wave, and The Stringlights brings a mix of dance rock, alt-rock, and surf rock. Eternal Wave delivers independent surf rock from Santa Barbara, California. Where's West is Los Angeles based with high-energy, sing-along hooks and a coastal-influenced blend of rock, indie, dance, and a touch of funk, mixing a 70s vibe with a modern sound. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 on the day of the show.
The ShakedownFish & Farms Habitat Tour
Led by NSEA staff, this Fish & Farms Habitat Tour visits three restoration sites along Squalicum Creek and Tenmile Creek in Whatcom County. The outing begins at the NSEA campus with a brief overview, then continues by shuttle to local farmland to see streamside plantings, bridge crossings, and wetlands that show how salmon recovery and agriculture can benefit both people and fish. Advance registration is required to reserve a spot on the shuttle. The tour is based at NSEA - Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association.
NSEA - Nooksack Salmon Enhancement AssociationFirst Friday Art Exhibit at the BQC Center — Bellingham Queer Collective
Every month a local queer artist is highlighted with a reception that coincides with the Downtown Bellingham Partnership’s First Friday Art Walk. After the reception, the artist’s work remains on view.
The BQC CenterThe Peoples 4th of July Spectacular
Set along the waterfront at Zuanich Point Park, this Fourth of July celebration brings the community together for a full day of music, games, face painting, dinner options, and activities for all ages. The Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce partners with Peoples Bank and the Port of Bellingham to host the festivities and a grand fireworks finale. Festivities begin with the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra, joined by guests from the American Legion and the City of Bellingham. A Kids Zone features hands-on fun with Art and Happiness, performances by Wren the Juggler, and bubbles with Pa’s for Bubbles. A Food Truck Rally keeps everyone fueled with offerings from Curry00sity, That’s What I Like!, Kona Ice, Seashells Coffee Co, Sugar Shack Ice Cream, Juanita’s, Tam Tam Pizza, and more. Live music from Groove Merchant and lawn games keep the park lively into the evening. After the Kids Zone closes, the entertainment continues with games, raffles, dinner, and more music. Cyclists can take advantage of the free Bike Valet and enter a raffle for prizes. The night concludes with a fireworks show presented by Peoples Bank.
Zuanich Point ParkMarla Hooch’s Dead Friends
Marla Hooch honors Shaun’s 40th with a tribute to the Grateful Dead, then keeps the celebration going with a birthday set from Marla Hooch. Admission is free. The event is family friendly, and dogs are welcome.
4th of July - Blues, Brews & BBQ
Celebrate the holiday on a waterfront terrace with barbecue, brews, and live music headlined by Baby Cakes. The band fuels the night with high-energy soul, funk, and R&B, powered by standout vocals and a lively horn section, featuring hits made famous by Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Aretha Franklin. Enjoy prime views for a finale of fireworks over Bellingham Bay, along with a hearty barbecue dinner and music that keeps the dance floor moving. Admission includes guaranteed entry, the concert, fireworks, and a plentiful BBQ meal. Adults are $85 plus taxes and Eventbrite fees, and kids 10 and under are $75 plus taxes and Eventbrite fees. The menu features kabobs with options like grilled sirloin, Pacific prawn, and a vegetarian portabella selection, paired with sides such as rice pilaf, loaded baked potato salad, and pineapple coleslaw. Appetizer cups include fresh watermelon, ahi poke, and street corn, with fresh-baked cornbread muffins served with honey butter. Barbecue tickets are limited, so advance purchase is recommended. A small number may be available at the door until sold out. Pre-purchased tickets guarantee entry, and seating is first come, first serve. A cash bar will be available and alcohol is not included in the ticket price. To-go dishes and craft cocktails from Lighthouse Bar & Grill will also be offered on the terrace. Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended due to limited shaded seating. Tickets are nonrefundable, and if rain leads to cancellation, refunds will be issued minus Eventbrite fees.
Hotel BellwetherDJ IN THE PARK: 2026
A free, open-air DJ gathering returns to Boulevard Park, bringing a sunset soundtrack to the waterfront. Expect glowing bay views, the buzz of the boardwalk, and soft grass underfoot while DJ Tru-ah guides the music in a way that gets people moving, whether they planned to dance or not. This stop is part of a larger season that spans two Bellingham parks with multiple golden-hour sessions centered on music, movement, and sharing public space together. Bring a blanket or a chair, snacks and drinks for a picnic, and an extra layer for the evening breeze by the water. Friends, family, neighbors, and kids fit right in, and flow gear like hoops, poi, fans, or a favorite pair of dancing shoes adds to the fun, though arriving with nothing but yourself works just as well. Settle in, explore, people-watch, and let an easy evening unfold around good sounds and good company.
Boulevard ParkCreative Corner Saturday Market
Creative Corner Artisan Market highlights local artisans and offers an inviting place to discover something special while supporting creators in the community.
Creative Corner Artisan MarketBellingham Dockside Market
Bellingham Dockside Market transforms Squalicum Harbor into a place where local fishermen offer their catch and harvest directly to the public. Visitors can select seafood right at the dock, pay the fishers, and head home with a meal sourced from nearby waters. Arriving earlier in the day can help with finding the widest variety. In addition to seafood sales, the market includes artists, crafters, and vendors serving hot, prepared food. Menu choices highlight seafood, and handmade items reflect the maritime and fishing character of the area, making it easy to enjoy lunch and pick up gifts while shopping for fresh seafood.
Port of Bellingham Squalicum HarborWriting Sketch Comedy
Guided by Kevin McDonald, this session walks through the sketch comedy writing process from the first idea to a defined premise and then to a finished script.
The Upfront TheatrePetSmart 1st Saturday of the month
Meet cats and dogs at PetSmart through PetSmart’s Adoption Program. Spend time cuddling cats, playing with kittens, and getting to know dogs, with many pets gathered in one place. It offers a friendly opportunity to connect with potential companions and perhaps find a perfect match.
PetSmartMary Jacobs- She Takes the Helm
This event at Village Books in Fairhaven spotlights She Takes the Helm, Mary Jacobs’s account of building a life on the water. Her story traces a rise from deckhand to a seasoned captain who led Kodiak’s first all-women seining crew, sharing the realities of commercial fishing and the pull of the ocean. Jacobs’s background includes a childhood in a Boston suburb with her sister and mathematician mother, summers with her father in Malibu, and a move to Alaska in 1971 after leaving the University of California. She worked ashore, then shipped out, buying progressively larger and more seaworthy boats, and in the 1990s often fished with her children aboard a 50-foot vessel named Renaissance. In 2020 she moved to Anacortes, Washington, to be closer to her children, grandchildren, and many Alaskan friends. She stays active with gardening, hiking, and writing, adding depth to a seafaring narrative drawn from real life.
Village Books in FairhavenPost 4th Beach Cleanup
Beaches often see their heaviest litter right after holiday fireworks, and this cleanup focuses on restoring Locust Beach for everyone’s enjoyment. Look for the event setup in the Locust Beach parking lot. Cleanup supplies will be provided, along with snacks from the Bagelry and Community Food Co-op to keep energy up while carrying filled bags from the shoreline. Please note that access to Locust Beach includes a long staircase.
Locust BeachJudgement Eternal Champions
New players can learn the basics of Judgement: Eternal Champions, a MOBA-inspired tabletop skirmish game from Creature Caster. This recurring session also includes conversation about the upcoming league, details on buy-ins, and what is ahead for Judgement at Aegis Games. AJ, the staff champion, can provide additional information at aj@aegislgs.com.
Aegis Games & TaphouseKevin McDonald Tells Stories of the Kids in the Hall
Kevin McDonald, a Canadian actor, comedian, and voice performer who helped launch The Kids in the Hall, shares stories about the sketch troupe at New Prospect Theatre. Born in Montreal, he has built a loyal following over his career, and this event focuses on memories and anecdotes from his time with the group.
New Prospect TheatreJontavious Willis
Jontavious Willis delivers a blues performance that honors the genre’s classic roots while bringing fresh energy to the sound. Drawing on a time when the music flourished and rhythm led the way, he transforms that legacy into a lively, contemporary set at The Shakedown.
The ShakedownSummer Writing Camp
Kids learn to shape language like a potter works clay, turning ideas, characters, and plots into meaningful stories. Guided activities and a welcoming setting help participants write original pieces, refine their approach with purpose, grow as confident storytellers, and meet peers who share their imagination. Sessions are arranged by age group: Sparks for ages 10 to 12, Velocity for ages 13 to 15, and both Launch and Launch Advanced for ages 16 to 18. There is no actual clay involved... the name highlights the craft of molding words into something lasting. The program is held at Launching Success Learning Store. Group sizes are kept small to create an engaging experience. Pricing includes an Early Bird rate of $225 and a Regular option of $250, with a last-minute tier also offered.
Launching Success Learning StoreTeen Financial Empowerment Week
The Whatcom Dream presents a weeklong course for teens that explores earning, borrowing, spending, saving, and protecting. Designed for students ages 13 to 18, it takes place across four consecutive days. Food is provided. The program is free and limited to 20 students.
The Whatcom DreamBellingham Meals N Deals
Bellingham Meals N Deals takes place on the first Monday of each month at Jalapeños Barkley Village. The event welcomes the public. Members attend at no cost, while guest admission is $30. Advance registration is required.
Jalapeños Barkley VillageCo-Working Cafe — Bellingham Queer Collective
The BQC Center offers a quiet, safe space for people who want to work, read, or study with the community. It provides a calm place to focus while sharing the room with others from the community.
The BQC CenterDrop-in Social Hours
Relaxed social hours at the BQC Center offer a flexible space to connect with friends, meet someone new, or spend quiet time on your own. Visitors can play games, read, or listen to music, and help themselves to a hot or cold beverage. Book checkout is expected to be available soon.
The BQC CenterNW Tune-Up 2026
In Bellingham, Washington, elite mountain biking comes together with concerts and community-minded activities. The result is a weekend centered on adrenaline, connection, and culture... ride, enjoy the music, and take part in the shared experience.
Waterfront Pump TrackBarkley Market
Barkley Market brings lunch offerings, live music, and local vendors to the Barkley Village Green. The Bellingham Public Library also hosts a Story Time during the market.
Barkley Village GreenCOMMUNITY EVENT: New Trans Cinema - Divine Hammer — Bellingham Queer Collective
In celebration of Pride, Pickford Film Center presents a film series featuring four works created by and for a connected community of trans and queer artists. The program highlights timely, vibrant filmmaking that reflects voices active in the present moment.
Pickford Film Center2026 Northwest Tune-Up Festival
Experience a weekend in Bellingham, WA where mountain biking, live music, and a welcoming waterfront atmosphere come together. The festival emphasizes choice, offering ticket options for racing, riding with pro athletes, tackling pump tracks and dirt jumps, exploring local trails, or simply relaxing and enjoying the performances. It celebrates an outdoor minded community and creates plenty of chances to build skills, soak up the scene, pedal, dance, or combine it all for a memorable time.
Waterfront Waypoint ParkNorthwest Tune-Up Festival - Multiday Pass
Enjoy a multi-artist concert at Waterfront Waypoint Park in Bellingham featuring Hippie Sabotage alongside Souls Of Mischief, Dirtwire, Here Come The Mummies, and five additional performers.
Waterfront Waypoint ParkPort Angeles Lefties
The Port Angeles Lefties face the Bellingham Bells at Joe Martin Field. Expect a brisk tempo, close-up views, and a chance to see emerging players and a local rivalry in a classic ballpark atmosphere. It offers a summery baseball experience for fans who like being near the action.
Joe Martin FieldDuckwrth
A live performance by Duckwrth takes place at Wild Buffalo House Of Music in Bellingham.
Wild Buffalo House Of MusicMFN Community Golf Tournament
Miracle Food Network is organizing its first charitable fundraiser with the MFN Community Golf Classic. The event features an 18-hole scramble and a community dinner, turning a day on the course into support for neighbors facing food insecurity across Whatcom County. Additional details will be shared soon.
Shucksan Golf CourseLetterfest
Letterfest is a free neighborhood celebration in the Lettered Streets that welcomes the whole city. A community street mural designed by local illustrator Lydia Dahl comes to life with many hands. The H Street Craft Market spans two blocks with art, handmade goods, food, live music, and performers. A group bicycle Lemonade Crawl hosted by Smart Trips visits neighbor hosted lemonade stands, and each stop offers a $1 option so small bills are helpful. An ice cream social features free ice cream, lawn games, and relaxed conversation. Throughout the neighborhood, residents host yard sales, garden tours, art stations, and music, with a map available to guide exploration.
Lettered StreetsNight Sky Constellation Program
Explore the patterns and stories written across the night sky in a one hour program led by a former ranger from the National Park Service. Learn how to recognize constellations, how to locate them on your own, and how their legends connect to the past and the future. Registration is required and will provide exact location details and updates. If clouds or other conditions block the view, participants may reschedule for another date or request a refund. Pricing is choose your price between $0 and $50 so everyone can take part while helping cover program costs. Please select an amount that reflects what the course is worth to you and what you are able to pay.
Raven's Roots Naturalist SchoolCo-Working Cafe — Bellingham Queer Collective
On weekday mornings, the BQC Center sets aside quiet time for community members who want to work, read, or study in a safe, calm setting. The Co-Working Cafe focuses on providing a quiet environment for individual tasks while sharing space with others. It is designed for focused productivity and a respectful community atmosphere.
The BQC CenterOpen Mic Night
A monthly open mic happens every second Tuesday, offering an evening of unexpected moments as local musicians step up to share their songs and skills. To perform, sign up with Nick Taylor at Bellinghome School of Music at (360) 922-0382.
Zeeks PizzaCo-Working Cafe — Bellingham Queer Collective
The BQC Center designates mornings during the week as a quiet period for those who want to work, read, or study in a calm and safe setting with the community. This time is set aside to support focus and provide a peaceful space to get things done.
The BQC CenterHEADTalks 2026
Presented by Dementia Support Northwest, HEADTalks is a monthly program offering health education related to dementia. Each edition features a new topic with guest speakers leading informative and engaging presentations tailored for caregivers, professionals, and community partners. This session takes place at Bellis Fair Mall.
Bellis Fair MallCascade Creative Group Summer Meet Up
After a long break, Cascade Creative Group returns with a free sunset creative meetup at Boulevard Park for the Bellingham community. This relaxed gathering is open to photographers, videographers, models, artists, makers, musicians, content creators, small business owners, and anyone who enjoys making things. Attendees can connect with fellow locals, enjoy the Bellingham sunset, build new connections, and create something fun. It is an informal meetup rather than a structured networking session, centered on creativity, encouragement, and strengthening the local creative community.
Boulevard ParkCo-Working Cafe — Bellingham Queer Collective
Weekday mornings at the BQC Center are set aside for focused hours for anyone who wants to work, read, or study. It offers a safe place to concentrate while being part of the community.
The BQC CenterPaint a Tote @ Hela Provisions
Unwind with an evening of art and creativity at Hela Provisions. In this guided workshop, you will design and paint your own reusable tote bag. No experience is necessary and all skill levels are welcome. All supplies are provided, and food and a drink are included so you can relax while you create. The session is limited to 15 participants and registration is required. Tickets are $65 and include a glass of wine plus a snack, with options such as a meat and cheese platter or a veggie platter. Hela Provisions is a gourmet grocery store in Bellingham's Sunnyland neighborhood that specializes in specialty foods, tinned fish, wine, beer, cocktail fixings, gift baskets, and events. It is owned by Anna Marie Adams, who has more than 25 years of experience in food and wine and previously co-owned Old World Deli for 15 years.
Drop-in Social Hours — Bellingham Queer Collective
Drop in to the BQC Center for unstructured social time. Visit with friends, meet someone new, or relax on your own. Play a game, read, or listen to music. Help yourself to a hot or cold beverage, and look for book checkout options coming soon.
The BQC CenterFairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre presents Appropriate
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre presents Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s play Appropriate at Firehouse Arts & Events Center Bellingham. The story brings the long-separated Lafayette family back to their aging Arkansas home as they sort through the affairs of their recently deceased patriarch.
Firehouse Arts & Events Center BellinghamRising Moon Festival
At the Rising Moon Festival, people of all ages come together in community to learn, play, heal, dance, and connect. The focus is on shared growth and creativity, with space to collaborate on envisioning and shaping the world everyone wants to live in.
Jess Janz- The Table Where We Meet
At Village Books in Fairhaven, Jess Janz leads a conversation about belonging and curiosity, drawing on surprising insights from sharing meals with more than a thousand strangers. What began as a simple idea grew into Dinner With Strangers, a monthly gathering in cities across North America where guests introduce themselves without mentioning their jobs and speak about who they are beyond a title, with no scripts or set expectations. Her book, The Table Where We Meet, collects stories and reflections from hosting these dinners and offers practical, tender essays on building real connection, asking better questions, and taking the risk of being truly seen. Janz is an essayist, poet, and community facilitator whose work explores identity, softness, and the shared ache that binds people together. She founded Dinner With Strangers in 2017, and her writing has appeared in Thought Catalog and Simplify Magazine.
Village Books in FairhavenThe Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals
Hatchetfield seems like any other place until residents burst into song, then dance, and soon the entire city is overrun by a strange musical outbreak. Paul, an everyday man who does not care for musicals, bands together with friends to confront the crisis and safeguard humanity’s future. Contains violence, gun violence, sexual references, death, gunshots, and adult language. Presented at New Prospect Theatre.
New Prospect TheatreBellingham Country and Surf review
Enjoy a lively night of country and surf with three bands sharing the bill. Echo Sector brings surf energy, The County Champs adds a dose of western rock, and The Rainieros deliver classic country, all set in a beloved bar in Bellingham. It is a blend of twang, reverb, and upbeat rhythms made for a fun night out.
The ShakedownSouthside Comedy Hour
Allison Fine takes the spotlight at Corner Taphouse for the Southside Comedy Hour, an in-person show centered on big laughs and upbeat energy. This night of comedy offers a welcoming setting and plenty of humorous moments.
Corner TaphouseFourth Corner Punk Fest 2026
Authority Zero shares the bill with Bite Me Bambi, The Bouncing Souls, The Dollheads, and five additional acts at The Landing at EVIL Bikes in Bellingham. This multi-artist concert brings several bands together on the same lineup at a single venue.
The Landing at Evil BikesEvan Morgan Williams in conversation with Maria McLeod- The Divide
At Village Books in Fairhaven, author Evan Morgan Williams talks about his new collection, The Divide, in a conversation with author and interviewer Maria McLeod. The discussion explores stories set in the Mountain West, where characters confront difficult decisions and the consequences that follow. The title points both to the Continental Divide and to the fractures that can arise between people, inviting readers to consider how choices shape relationships. Williams is an award-winning short story writer and a 2024 Oregon Literary Fellow in Fiction. His work has appeared in more than seventy-five literary magazines, including The Kenyon Review, ZYZZYVA, Alaska Quarterly Review, Witness, and The Antioch Review. He is the author of three earlier collections, Thorn, which received the Chandra Prize at BkMk Press, Canyons, and Stories of the New West. Colorado Book Award winner Rachel King has praised The Divide for its craftsmanship and its capacity to reflect the reader’s experience. McLeod, an associate professor of journalism at Western Washington University, brings extensive interviewing experience. She has produced oral histories for Washington state agencies and created documentary theatre for WWU in collaboration with local nonprofits. Her poetry and prose have appeared in journals across the U.S., England, Germany, India, and Scotland. She has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize five times and has published two poetry chapbooks, Mother Want and Skin. Hair. Bones.
Village Books in FairhavenPennywise
Long-running band Pennywise channels a broad, unmistakably California energy rooted in Hermosa Beach. Their lasting presence has carved out an unrivaled place beyond the usual margins, carrying a spirit that continues to resonate.
The Landing at Evil BikesBellingham Public Library Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Bellingham Public Library Board. Regular meetings take place on the third Tuesday of each month. The public may attend, and the agenda and meeting packet are available on the library’s website.
Bellingham Public Library - Fairhaven BranchCo-Working Cafe — Bellingham Queer Collective
Weekday mornings at the BQC Center are set aside for quiet focus, offering a calm, secure setting for working, reading, or studying alongside community members. Expect a peaceful environment that supports concentration and a sense of shared space.
The BQC CenterSqualicum Harbor Block Party
The Squalicum Harbor Block Party returns for a second year, hosted by LFS Marine & Outdoor with participation from Squalicum Harbor businesses. LFS, Barlean’s Fishery, and Seaview Boatyard will provide free hot dogs and refreshments, with music, prizes, and more planned for attendees. The event is supported by SeaFeast and the Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition.
LFS Marine & OutdoorDrop-in Social Hours — Bellingham Queer Collective
This relaxed drop-in time at the BQC Center offers space to catch up with friends, meet someone new, or spend a quiet moment on your own. Spend time playing a game, reading, or enjoying music. Hot and cold drinks are available on a self-serve basis, and book checkout is coming soon.
The BQC CenterRoberta Kwok - Lost in Curiosity
Author Roberta Kwok appears at Village Books in Fairhaven to share insights from her new book, Lost in Curiosity, an inside look at how scientific discovery really happens. Rather than a single flash of inspiration, the conversation explores a demanding, sometimes messy search for truth, following researchers through setbacks and progress in labs and in the field. Examples include working through heavy snowfall on a glacier in remote Greenland, scouring Borneo’s rainforest for a hard-to-find frog, and racing to capture faint signals from a distant moon beyond our solar system. The focus is on devoted scientists and restless minds pursuing nature’s puzzles without knowing where the evidence will lead. Kwok is a science writer whose reporting has appeared in the New York Times, the New Yorker, Nature, New Scientist, Audubon, and other publications. Her work has been recognized with a Knight Science Journalism fellowship at MIT, a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and awards from the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Geophysical Union. Before becoming a journalist, she worked in a genetics lab at Stanford University. She lives in the Seattle area and is originally from Canada.
Village Books in FairhavenDrop-in Social Hours — Bellingham Queer Collective
Enjoy a relaxed social time at the BQC Center with options to reconnect with friends, meet someone new, or simply unwind on your own. Play a game, read, or listen to music. Serve yourself a hot or cold drink. Book checkout will be available soon.
The BQC CenterComedians With Disabilities Act: Going beyond the Punchlines
An in-person preview of a work-in-progress comedy docu-special featuring three of its stars takes place at Bellingham Public Library. Presented as part of a series recognizing Disability Pride Month, it highlights how comedy can challenge perceptions and amplify voices as the performers share personal stories that extend beyond the punchlines. The program offers a glimpse of a project reframing comedy and disability representation. Admission is free. Funding support is provided by Gates Open WA.
Bellingham Public LibraryCeramic Painting Classes in Bellingham
Paint a ceramic bowl or plate by hand in a calm, beginner-friendly class that makes it easy to get creative. Materials are provided, so the focus stays on designing and personalizing your piece. The workshop takes place at Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center in Bellingham.
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference CenterPNW Drives Mt. Baker Rally
Now in its seventh year, this free rally returns to the route that launched PNW Drives. It begins at the Fairhaven Park and Ride by the Bellingham waterfront with a driver meeting, then sets out along scenic Chuckanut Drive, continues on backroads to Highway 9 in Sedro Woolley, and follows Highway 542 to finish at Artist Point. Parking is planned at Artist Point, with Heather Meadows Visitor Center as a backup if the top is full. The route spans 86.6 miles from start to finish, not including travel to and from the event. Once at the top, participants can explore the area and take in the views. Attendance is free and no club membership or entry fee is required. A pre-meet is also planned at Ballinger Village in Shoreline.
Fairhaven Park and RideQueer Latine Society — Bellingham Queer Collective
Latinx community members gather to build connections, share stories, and explore ways to navigate the particular experiences that come with being queer within Latinx culture.
The BQC CenterA Night of Zimbabwean Music, Dance, Drumming & Song
At New Prospect Theatre, experience an evening of Zimbabwean music, dance, drumming, and song featuring Ratie D, Rujeko Dumbutshena, John Mambira, and Napoleon Jambwa with Ukama Band. John Mambira, originally from Bulawayo and founder of Bongo Love, has shared Zimbabwean drumming, marimba, dance, and theater arts across the Pacific Northwest since moving to the United States in 2007. Vocalist and world music artist Ratie D has performed at Carnegie Hall and released her debut EP, Ink & Melodies, which blends traditional Zimbabwean influences with contemporary sounds. Rujeko Dumbutshena is a Zimbabwean born dancer, teacher, cultural arts community organizer, and performing artist who serves as an Assistant Professor in Dance at the University of Florida. She has taught and performed widely in the United States and abroad, led African music and dance camps for 16 years, and was an original cast member of the Broadway musical FELA!. Napoleon Jambwa, also known as Kudzie Jambwa, grew up in Highfield, Harare, learned his first mbira song from his father at age five, and went on to master marimba, ngoma, hosho, a range of modern instruments, and dance traditions from African to Western styles. Ukama Band is a Northwest based ensemble and arts initiative that supports cultural exchange and community connection through live performance and artist collaborations. Ticket options are Adult 20 dollars in advance or 25 dollars at the door, Students 15 dollars, and free admission for children under 14 with an adult.
New Prospect TheatreInclusion Festival
WCEL Inclusion Festival is free to attend and family friendly, spotlighting the people, programs, and organizations that help make Whatcom County inclusive for everyone. The day features music, art, live performances, and interactive activities, plus chances to connect with local groups that champion accessibility, disability pride, and community belonging. It offers space to explore resources, learn from community partners, and celebrate the efforts that help the community thrive. All are welcome.
Zuanich Point ParkCOMMUNITY EVENT: Queer Birders Club — Bellingham Queer Collective
Connect with fellow queer birders in an inclusive environment that welcomes all abilities and experience levels. Whether you have years of experience or are trying birding for the first time, this club offers a warm community where everyone belongs.
Boulevard ParkDevin Champlin
Florry steps away from the cool, carefully detached posture often associated with indie rock. The Philadelphia-bred group is a septet and serves as the songwriting vehicle of its bandleader.
The ShakedownDrop-in Social Hours — Bellingham Queer Collective
A relaxed drop-in social time at the BQC Center offers space to catch up with friends, meet new people, or spend time on your own. Activities include playing a game, reading, and listening to music, with hot or cold beverages available. Book checkouts are coming soon.
The BQC CenterDrop-in Social Hours — Bellingham Queer Collective
Drop in at the BQC Center for casual social hours. Spend time with friends, meet someone new, or simply relax on your own. Play a game, read, or listen to music, and help yourself to a hot or cold beverage.
The BQC CenterBc Day Weekend
The lineup features a billiards competition, a poker-themed bicycle ride, tractor rides with candy, and bingo games.
Lynden / Bellingham KOA JourneyJamnesia at Aslan Brewery
The Days Between run launches at Aslan Brewing Company in Bellingham with an evening of improvisational rock that draws on the Grateful Dead’s deep explorations and Phish’s adventurous twists. Expect songs to stretch and roam, unexpected segues to appear out of nowhere, and a playful spirit that keeps the dance floor moving and the setlist full of surprises. Aslan Brewing Company offers a family-friendly setting with 100% organic beer, satisfying pub fare, and plenty of vegan and vegetarian choices. Tie-dye is more than welcome, dancing shoes are a smart idea, and it is a free show for anyone ready to get lost in the grooves.
Aslan Brewing CompanyMary Leigh Campbell- Artyquotes
Artist and printmaker Mary Leigh Campbell shares Artyquotes, a collection that pairs 90 reproductions of her hand-pulled illustrations with poetry, prose, and reflective notes on art, life, and home. The work traces the balance between being an artist and being a mother, inviting quiet contemplation and conversation. Short quotations reveal the ideas behind each image, offering the artist’s perspective as the pages unfold. Campbell has practiced printmaking since the 1980s and has taught art in elementary schools as well as adult printmaking and textile design. She studied graphic design and printmaking in California and holds an interior design certification from UC Santa Cruz. A lifelong West Coast creative, she has written five children’s books about a dog named Benito and co-authored The Greatest Show on Earth with her illustrations. Retreats to a remote island off the 49th parallel, far from modern amenities, have provided decades of space for making art and turning experiences into words.
Village Books in FairhavenSoul Fire ~ Back at the Blue Room!
Soul Fire is back at the Blue Room with a tribute to the smoother side of the 1970s. The show blends classic soul, jazzy rock, and horn driven pop, pairing precise, polished harmonies with fresh interpretations of familiar tunes. A groove rich set keeps the dance floor moving all night.
Bellingham, WAPac West Motocross Round 11 and 12 in Bellingham WA
The McPhails will be at Pac West Motocross Rounds 11 and 12 in Bellingham, Washington.
Mt Baker Motorcycle Club (Hannegan Speedway)Barkley
The Victoria HarbourCats visit the Bellingham Bells for West Coast League baseball at Joe Martin Field. This matchup promises a competitive game in an intimate ballpark setting that keeps fans close to the action from any seat. Tickets are available.
Joe Martin FieldEdmonton Riverhawks
The Bellingham Bells welcome the Edmonton Riverhawks to Joe Martin Field in Bellingham for a West Coast League showdown. Look for emerging college talent to take center stage as both teams share the field, with crisp defense, bold baserunning, and smart late-inning strategy shaping what could be a tightly contested game.
Joe Martin FieldBellingham Bells Game benefiting The Whatcom Dream
Celebrate the final Bellingham Bells game of the season while supporting The Whatcom Dream. Enjoy a warm summer evening with fireworks. Tickets purchased through the special link on the event post direct proceeds to The Whatcom Dream programs that promote financial understanding.
Joe Martin Field 1220 Civic Field Way Bellingham, WA 98229Luciana Navarro Powell- Squirrel Draws Big Feelings
This free, family-friendly gathering features local illustrator Luciana Navarro Powell, the creator behind Squirrel Draws Big Feelings, and includes a hands-on chalk art activity. Through the characters Squirrel, Porcupine, and Bear, the book explores what it feels like when emotions run high and how creativity can offer calm. As the story unfolds, Squirrel channels big feelings into chalk drawings, and friends who are unsure at first discover that making art together, sharing, and friendship can help. With rhyming text and lively mixed-media artwork, the book encourages readers to express themselves even when words are hard to find. Registration is requested to help anticipate audience size. Powell is an award-winning illustrator who started her career in Brazil, moved to the United States in 2002, and now lives in Washington state. She has illustrated more than twenty children’s books and enjoys hiking with her family in the Pacific Northwest.
Village Books in FairhavenBuilding Camp
This hands-on program invites young engineers to build, create, and explore with LEGO bricks, Magnatiles, Plus-Plus pieces, and more. Participants will take on projects such as constructing bridges and designing bird nests and fairy homes using materials from nature. It is designed for children ages 5 to 7. The cost is $99, and pre-registration is required.
Application & Paperwork Support
Drop in for practical help from Arc of Whatcom County staff with applications and paperwork related to developmental disabilities. Staff can explain Developmental Disabilities Administration services, walk through the eligibility application and assessment, help set up a Social Security Administration account, outline the steps for applying for Supplemental Security Income, and suggest what documentation to gather. Guidance is also available on guardianship, including the court petition process and reporting, as well as getting started with Partners4Housing and preparing for a Residential Assessment. Support includes information on the Washington State Disability Parks Pass and the Federal Access Pass. No RSVP is needed, and assistance is provided as staff are available. Attendees may use a printer, scanner, and paper shredder at no cost. Time may be limited, so plan to focus on getting oriented and starting your paperwork. Privacy cannot be guaranteed because multiple people may be helped at once. For private one-on-one support, contact the organization to schedule an appointment at a different time. If the office is closed due to a holiday or severe weather, this session will be cancelled. Materials and information shared are educational in nature and are not legal, financial, or professional services. Staff are not attorneys and do not provide legal or financial advice. For those needs, seek assistance from a qualified professional.
Dan Godwin Community CenterThe Hip Abduction
The Hip Abduction channels the ocean and a love of travel into a boundary-blurring sound that moves freely between styles. Led by singer and songwriter David New, who writes and produces between journeys and tours, the group’s live show expands into a dynamic five-piece with Matt Poynter on drums, Chris Powers on bass, Justino Walker on guitar, vocals, and ngoni, and Cody Moore on keys and sax. Together they draw from African traditions like Afrobeat, Soukous, and Malian blues, blend in reggae, and weave American jam, electronic, and indie influences. Since 2012 they have appeared at leading music festivals around the country, earned major TV and movie placements and Sirius XM airplay, and grown to more than 750,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. They have also supported cross-country tours with Dirty Heads, Galactic, Slightly Stoopid, and The Revivalists, delivering a high-energy show that has built a sizable fanbase across the United States and Canada.
Wild Buffalo House of MusicKathleen Schwab- Queenswood
Village Books in Fairhaven welcomes Kathleen Schwab with her debut novel, Queenswood, a romantasy rooted in fae lore. Set in twelfth century Ireland, the story follows Rhiannon, a noble daughter who watches suitors compete for her dowry while the tenants on her family’s lands bear the cost of wedding preparations. Unwilling to play the marriage game, she considers a convent where books and learning would shape her days, even if it means turning away from mortal romance. In the realm of Faerie, Angus, the crown prince, was raised within the Queenswood, an ancient enchanted forest that sustains the woodlands of both worlds. He favors roaming the wilds over court life, but as his mother weakens and the Queenswood sheds its leaves in sorrow, duty sends him to the human world to seek a maiden who can become the next Queen of Faerie. Schwab grew up in Levittown, Pennsylvania, holds a bachelor’s degree in literature and a master’s in teaching from Smith College, and has worked as an office manager, a midwife’s assistant, and a professional homeschooling teacher while raising two spirited children and caring for a flock of parrots.
Village Books in FairhavenMedicine Making Deep Dive: Ethnobotany Immersion Course Month 7
Ethnobotany examines how people connect with plants in daily life and culture, from nourishment and healing to materials and symbolism. In Bellingham, this seventh class in the Ethnobotany Immersion Program from Raven's Roots Naturalist School focuses on making medicines with plants encountered during field trips, covering preparations such as tinctures, infusions, salves, syrups, and similar remedies. The program fee is $300 and includes camping and approximately 15 hours of instruction.
BellinghamSnoqualmie Bike Nonstop
The third edition of Snoqualmie Bike Nonstop presents a sweeping Pacific Northwest loop for riders who want Cascades grandeur without hike a bike. The course starts and finishes in Bellingham and covers roughly 546 miles, crossing the range twice on the Snoqualmie side before a closing spin around Whidbey Island to complete the circuit. Built as a mostly rideable, self-supported ultra, the route links paved roads, forest roads, rail trails, and quiet connectors. About three quarters of the mileage is on pavement, with the remainder on gravel, dirt, and other mixed surfaces. Expect rainforest passes, transitions between valleys, Snoqualmie area trails and tunnels, and coastal miles scented with salt air on Whidbey. Riders follow the official GPS course. Live tracking is required, with the Ride Yr Bike app as the primary option and Garmin inReach or SPOT also acceptable. Tracking supports safety, route verification, and a public map for dot watchers and friends. The style is strictly self supported. No outside assistance, no private caches, and no support crews are permitted, with commercial resupply only. Treat it as one continuous stage from the mass start to the finish, and leave no trace to respect rural communities and trail corridors. This is aimed at riders seeking a longer, wilder Washington loop without committing to a multi state point to point. Plan for sustained effort and real mountain weather, and select gear for mixed surfaces, such as a relatively smooth tire around 35 mm rather than a delicate road racing setup. Entry is 65 USD and includes Ride Yr Bike app tracker setup and roster listing.
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